To replace the buckle on your strap, you will need a spring bar removal tool and a new buckle that is the correct size to fit your band. Before we begin, you will need to measure the width of the strap at the buckle end to know what size buckle you need. For example, if […]
In this guide, we will explain how to install a NATO watch strap onto your watch. Step 1 – Installing the spring bars Install a spring bar between the top and bottom lugs of your watch, which can be done with the help of a spring bar removal tool. Step 2 – Inserting the NATO […]
In this guide, we will explain how to use the metal link removal tool to remove links so you can shorten your watch bracelet. Before you start, measure how many links you will need to remove to resize the band for your wrist. Plan to remove an equal or close to equal number of links […]
Now more than ever, the sky really is the limit when it comes to the strap options that are available for your favorite watch. Rubbers, leathers, NATOs, metal bracelets and mesh straps are all on the table, depending on the timepiece. We’re the first to admit that we occasionally take an unconventional approach to strap […]
In this guide, we will explain how to install a watch band with standard spring bars. Step 1 – Removing the old strap 1) Lay the watch face down on a soft surface such as a microfiber cloth to avoid damaging the watch. 2) Hold the watch case with one hand while […]
In the watch world there are a lot of nicknames out there. We recently gave you a breakdown of some of the obscure nicknames that make up the past and present Seiko catalog, but there are plenty of other nicknames in the watch world that you need to be aware of. Primarily focusing on dials […]
The vintage watch market can be a little overwhelming at times, even to those of us who have been buying, selling and trading for years. While some watches (Heuers, Omegas, etc.) have long been safe bets in terms of appreciation, more and more lesser-known brands have been coming out of the woodwork in recent years, […]
The watch industry is chock-full of weird nicknames for different models, but Seiko really takes the cake. Rather than following the usual pattern of relating colors to nicknames, many Seikos are named after sea creatures, or other randomness. While we cannot necessarily trace back the origin story on all of these nicknames, we can certainly […]
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